Shimei
Mentioned 1014–1013 BC traditional (Jones)
One of David’s mighty men who refused to acknowledge Adonijah as David’s successor (1 Kings 1:8). He is probably the same person who is called elsewhere (4:18) “the son of Elah.”
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Adonijah, Benaiah, David, Elah, Jehoiada, Nathan, Rei, and Zadok.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Shimei 47 |
| KJV | Shimei 42 |
| ASV | Shimei 44 |
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Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
One of David’s mighty men who refused to acknowledge Adonijah as David’s successor (1 Kings 1:8). He is probably the same person who is called elsewhere (4:18) “the son of Elah.”